Treatment Nurse
Position Summary:
Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient
Qualifications:
- Current California LVN
- Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
- Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
- Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans
- Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
- Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
- Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment orders
- Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintenance of clean, dry bed
- Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
- Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
- Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident
- Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
- Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
- Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate
- Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business
- Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
- 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
- Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)